For some, this may not be a very satisfying challenge. I've heard some say Battenberg is an easy cake to make, which is somewhat true: It's a straightforward sponge cake recipe, sliced into four, then stuck together with apricot jam. And if you're not in the mood to make your own almond paste, you could buy it from a European food store, or a Bulk Barn perhaps. Then you just need to roll it out, and wrap it around. I think where I struggle, is I was used to eating the Mr. K